MADRID (AP) — Sevilla avoided relegation despite losing 1-0 at home to Real Madrid. la liga on sunday.
Vinicius Junior scored for Madrid, who had already secured second place. Barcelona wins the league for the second time in a row 2 rounds ago. The Catalan club will host fifth-placed Real Betis later on Sunday in what will be Robert Lewandowski’s final game at the Camp Nou.
Kylian Mbappé started for Madrid three days after coach Alvaro Arbeloa said he wanted him to be part of the team. 4th chosen striker. He made his return from injury on Thursday against Oviedo, coming off the bench in the win.
Sunday’s game saw a fierce battle to stay, but Sevilla secured their spot thanks to other results. Alaves also secured a 1-0 victory over already relegated Oviedo, guaranteeing further top-level football next season.
Next weekend’s final round will see five teams, Levante, Osasuna, Elche, Girona and Mallorca, looking to avoid falling into the standings.
Levante moved closer to safety with a 2-0 win over Mallorca, but they remain in 15th place with 42 points, level with Osasuna in 16th place and Elche in 17th place.
Osasuna lost to Espanyol 2-1 at home, while Elche won 1-0 against Getafe in a 10-a-side game.
Girona (17th) (40 points), Mallorca (39 points) and Oviedo (29 points) are in the relegation zone.
Girona lost 1-0 to Atlético Madrid in the match, which was Atlético striker Antoine Griezmann’s farewell match to his home fans.
The French forward, Atlético’s all-time leading scorer, played in his final home game before taking over. Join Orlando City He will be playing in Major League Soccer next season.
Atlético manager Diego Simeone said: “Griezmann is probably the best player who has played here.” “He’s an extraordinary guy, a genius. He’s the most game-changing player we’ve ever coached here.”
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